PVC pipe locator Success 309MAG

Application of PVC pipe and duct locator Success 309MAG

The set Success 309MAG is used to locate the depth of non-metallic pipelines, storm sewers up to 5 meters and at 512 Hz frequency.

Principle of tracing non-metallic pipelines with PVC pipe and duct locator Success 309MAG

Small-sized transmitter MAG-05, which emits an electromagnetic field, is placed on the pipeline problem area with the help of the cable of the pushing rod.

When moving the receiver on the ground (when the receiver axis is perpendicular to the utility axis) along the utility axis in the receiver coil is induced a signal with two local minima, a general maximum and two false peaks. When moving the receiver across the axis of the transmitter, there are no local minima and false peaks of the signal.

The position of local signal minimums and maximums is used to accurately locate the probe.

The location of the probe is detected by the location with the maximum signal strength. The receiver measures the depth of the probe correctly only when it is positioned at a point above the probe and the horizontal position of the probe.

Features of AP-019.3 receiver

• Advanced digital monoblock receiver AP-019.3.
• Indication of utility on the screen.
• Automatic measurement of burial depth and current rate.
• Built-in GPS/GLONASS module to store the coordinates of located utility.
• "Probe" mode for locating NON-METALLIC utilities with pushing rod and pipe sonde (optional).
• Several indication modes: "Route", "Graph", "Graph+", "MIN&MAX", "R.dis." (Relative distance to the utility) and "2 frequencies" which allow operator to utilize full potential of device.
• Additional functions when connecting external sensors.
• Vast range of supported frequencies (50(60) / 100 (120) / 512 / 1024 / 8192 / 32768 Hz, WideBand 40…8000 Hz, Radio 8…40 kHz).
• Menu in English and Russian.
• Connect Power Bank and work at sub-zero temperatures, Power Bank is hidden under the clothes of the operator.

Features of MAG-05.X.XX transmitter set

Transmitter set MAG-05.X.XX allows for sections of the pipeline, where there is the possibility of access to the pipeline on both sides, to ensure the warranty removal of the transmitter in case it gets stuck or breaks away, to apply the method of tracing with an auxiliary rope.

In this case, the following procedure is applied:

• On the pushing rod instead of the transmitter, install a plug.
• Using the pushing rod, push the plug to the end of the channel.
• Replace plug with transmitter with a battery and a cap.
• Hook the auxiliary rope to the cap with a carabiner.
• Trace the utility by moving (pulling) the sonde with the pushing rod.

If the sonde gets stuck in the utility or is detached from the pushing rod, the sonde is removed from the channel with an auxiliary rope.

Modifications of MAG-05.X. transmitter

Designation of modifications of the transmitter MAG-05.1.ХХ

Designation of modifications of the transmitter MAG-05.2.ХХ

Functional features of AP-019.3 in different operation modes

"Route" mode

"Route" mode screen is considered to be main. Utility axis position, burial depth and current of the utility are indicated on LCD screen. Detection of utility is performed in semi-automatic mode clearly and quickly.

"Graph" mode

Moving graph of signal strength level at the selected frequency is indicated together with utility position. "Graph" mode is used when the signal is too low or when the electromagnetic field is distorted.

"Graph+" mode

This mode provides the location of energized power cables which cross another located utility.

"MIN&MAX" mode

The "MIN&MAX" mode on the graphs of signal level changes helps to locate the center of a cable or pipe more accurately. Also it helps indicating several utilities laying nearby.

"R.dis." modes (Relative distance to the utility)

These modes are used when cables and pipes are positioned close to each other to measure burial depth of located utilities.

"2 frequencies" mode

In the "2 frequencies mode", the cable condition and pipeline protection diagnostic is performed using the transmitter.

Linking utilities to a terrain map using the GPS/GLONASS module

Using the built-in GPS/GLONASS module, the current coordinates of the receiver are detected. By pressing a key on the control panel, the date, time, current coordinates and measured parameters of the main points are stored in the receiver’s RAM: the burial depth and current rate.

The saved data are uploaded to PC for mapping and further processing: editing the connection between points (track construction), saving the track to a database, as well as to a KML or CSV file.

MapProgram

This program is designed for reading of saved points from the AP-019.3 device, displaying locations on Google Maps and Yandex Maps, editing of interrelation between points (construction of a track), saving a track to a database, as well as to KML-file and CSV-file. All points are stored in database. The database is stored in the folder with exe file. The name of the database is "GPSdb".

To work with the data saved in the receiver AP-019.3 the device is connected to a computer using a USB cable.

System requirements for the computer

• Operating system: Windows XP 32/64 Bit, Windows 8.1 32/64 Bit, Windows 8 32/64 Bit, Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Windows Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows 10 32/64 Bit.
• Processor: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ processor or higher.
• RAM: 1 GB GAM.
• Hard drive space: 300 MB of free space.

MapProgram window

All the information about the program is contained in the "Help" section.

UtilityLoc program

The UtilityLoc program is designed for the AP-019.3 receiver and has greater functionality for saving data in publicly available formats than the MapProgram. Users have access to its updates for the duration of its use.

System requirements for the computer

• Operating system: Windows XP 32/64 Bit, Windows 8.1 32/64 Bit, Windows 8 32/64 Bit, Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Windows Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows 10 32/64 Bit.
• Processor: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ processor or higher.
• RAM: 1 GB GAM.
• Hard drive space: 300 MB of free space.

The disc comes with a key to activate the software.

For information on the cost of the program and its license, please contact our managers.

AP-019.3 operation for utilities tracing

During the operation there will be the following indication on the screen:

1. There is indication in the form of point on the screen, it means the utility is far away from the operator. It’s necessary to move towards the point.
2. The utility axis is appeared on the screen and its position relative to the operator.
3. The axis in the middle shows that the operator is above the utility. There is automatically calculation of the depth and current.

PVC pipe and duct locator Success 309MAG is recommended for application in the following industries

• Power.
• Telecommunication.
• Construction.
• Public utilities.
• Heat and water supply.
• Oil and gas industry.